January 16th
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The January transfer market is now officially open, with clubs across Europe looking to get deals over the line to enhance their squads for the second half of the season. Teams are already working tirelessly behind the scenes on identifying targets to sign or loan.
Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals in the market. A plethora of players will be unhappy with their lack of minutes, with their agents aiming to secure them a move to ensure first-team football for the second half of the season. The rumour mill is beginning to pick up pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories.
| Rumour | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 | |||
Left Winger
| Man Utd |
| 48 % |
 | Atlético Madrid |
| Premier League | LaLiga |
Mohamed Salah has reportedly been offered a two year deal worth close to €80 million to leave Liverpool for the Saudi Pro League. The Egyptian winger’s deal expires at the end of the season and there’s been no breakthrough in talks with Anfield chiefs.
| Rumour | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 | |||
Right-Back
| Man City |
| 83 % |
 | AC Milan |
| Premier League | Serie A |
After Arsenal’s derby win over Tottenham, Mikel Arteta admitted he will look to add attacking reinforcements in January. Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres and versatile Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo are two names on Arsenal’s shortlist.
| Rumour | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 | |||
Centre-Forward
| Everton |
| 55 % |
 | Atalanta BC |
| Premier League | Serie A |
Manchester United welcome Southampton to Old Trafford tonight but Marcus Rashford is highly unlikely to feature. The England international is destined to leave in January with Chelsea joining the race, according to reports. Meanwhile, Neymar has started preliminary talks with three MLS sides about joining them next season.